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New Horticulture Articles From NC State Extension!

Whether you’re looking to improve your lawn or garden, NC State Extension's latest horticulture articles are a treasure trove of knowledge. NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all…

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November/December Wake Co. Livestock Newsletter

Click Here to get Livestock NewsletterInside This Issue:Animal Waste Updates Do You Really Know What You’re Feeding? Estrus Synchronization for Beef Cattle Five Point Check for Sheep & Goats How…

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Sept/Oct Wake Co. Livestock Newsletter

Click Here to get Livestock NewsletterInside This Issue:Animal Waste Updates A Pasture is not a Lawn Developing Replacement Heifers Stocking up on Hay for the Winter Generator Maintenance Upcoming…

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July/August Livestock Newsletter

Click Here for Livestock Newsletter July/August 2025Inside This Issue: Animal Waste Updates Rotational Grazing for the Small Farm Keeping Replacement Heifers in a Good Year Summer Management for…

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Rooted in Resilience: 2023 Report to the Community

Wake County Cooperative Extension – Nurturing Resilience and Community Growth in 2023Read the report online.Download and/or Print a PDF version of the report.Theme and Overview: Rooted in Resilience…

Western Wake Farmers Market flyer: CALLING VENDORS; applications open, deadline 2/15/24

Apply Now for 2024-25: Western Wake Farmers Market Vendor Opportunities

Calling all growers and producers! Western Wake Farmers Market (WWFM) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 season, offering a unique chance to be part of a thriving local food system.…

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Select the Best Seed for You This Wheat Planting Season

Soybean harvest is on the horizon, as is the Soybean yield contest which accepts entries until December 10th.As we approach the beginning of soybean harvest, it’s time for us to shift our focus on…

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Wake County Proclaims June as Hunger Awareness Month

On June 5th, the Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed June as Hunger Awareness Month.“Working on food security really is a win-win for everyone,” explains Commissioner Matt…

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Wake County Commissioners Approve $7.2 Million Food Plan

2023 Wake County Food Security Plan Update In June 2022, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center began the process of updating the 2018 Wake County Comprehensive Food Security Plan. On Monday,…

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Corn Growers Association of North Carolina Notice of Referendum

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina will be conducting a referendum for the assessment of corn sold to first purchasers in North Carolina on March 14, 2023. Voting will take place at…